German Knife GS-12A Technische Daten

OWNER & OPERATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For service contact:

German Knife Inc.

1-800-500-3519

www.turboairinc.com

Model No.

GS-12A

GS-12M

www.turboairinc.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

To ensure safe and trouble free performance of you new

German knife slicer, we suggest that all personnel who will

use and maintain the slicer read and understand the manual

before operating the equipment. Should there be any

questions or if we can be of further assistance, please call us

toll free at (800) 500-3519.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attention-Warning-Caution

Key Components

Safety Tips

Installation - Proper Grounding

Operating Instructions

Manual Operation

Automatic Operation

Cleaning

Knife Sharpening

Simple Maintenance and Repair

Optimal Slicing Performance

Troubleshooting Guide

Warranty Information

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German Knife Industries

4184 E. Conant St., Long Beach, CA 90808

Phone : 800-500-3519

Fax : 310-900-1066

www.turboairinc.com

ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS

German Knife’s equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing of food

products as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual

and is properly maintained. Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised, there is a

possibility of SERIOUS INJURY. Owners of this equipment bear the responsibility to make

certain that this equipment is used properly and safely, strictly following all the instructions

contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.

Supervisor should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are at least 18 years

old, are adequately trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual. Super-

visors should also ensure that no customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in

contact with this equipment. Please remember that German Knife cannot anticipate every

circumstance or environment in which its equipment will be operated. It is the responsibility of

the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equip-

ment - particularly the sharp knife and all moving parts. If you are uncertain about a particular

task or the proper method of operating this equipment, ask your supervisor.

This manual contains a Safety Tips Section listing a number of precautions to follow to help

promote safe use of this equipment. Throughout the manual you will see additional warnings to

help alert you to potential hazards.

Warning affecting your personal safety are indicated by :

Warning related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by :

A wall chart, which includes safety instructions, is also included with this equipment.

This wall chart should be posted near the slicer within easy view of the operator. You should

also make certain that this manual is available for easy reference by any operator. German

Knife has put several warning labels in English on its slicers. Spanish labels are packed in the

shipping carton and can replace the English labels at the owner’s option. For any warning label

copies, please contact your nearest representative or German Knife directly for these items at

no charge.

Please remember that this manual, the wall chart, or the warning do not replace the need to be

alert, to properly train and supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this

equipment.

CAUTION

KEY COMPONENT OF GERMAN KNIFE SLICER

Knife Sharpener

Food Chute

GS-12A FRONT VIEW

GS-12A SIDE VIEW

End Weight

Food Chute Handle

Slice Thickness Dial

Auto Engage Lever

Knife

Control Panel

- Knife Motor Start/Stop

- Touch Pad Controls

- Chute Speed Touch

- Power Indicator Light

- Auto Engage Lever

Rubber Feet

Knife Cover

Oil Hole

Name Plate

Lift Lever

Receiving Area

Start/Stop Switch

Speed Display

Chute Speed Controls

Knife Ring Guard

Knife Motor

Slicer Table

Chute Arm

KEY COMPONENT OF GERMAN KNIFE SLICER

SHARP KNIFE

TO AVOID SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY

• NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization from your supervisor.

You must be at least 18 years old. Read owner and operator manual first.

• ONLY install on level non-skid surface in clean ; well-lighted work area away from

children / visitors.

• ALWAYS ground slicer utilizing proper power source.

• NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts.

• NEVER OPERATE without knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed.

• BEFORE TURNING SLICER “ON”, place auto engage lever in “MANUAL” position.

(Automatic slicers only)

• ONLY USE FOOD CHUTE HANDLE to push food chute during manual slicing.

• ONLY USE THE END WEIGHT, NOT YOUR HAND, to hold food products when slicing.

Never put your hand on or around food chute when slicer is on.

• DO NOT CATCH SLICES WITH YOUR HAND. Let slices drop on paper-covered receiving

area.

• USE ONLY GERMAN KNIFE SLICER ACCESSORIES properly installed.

• ALWAYS turn off slicer, return auto engage lever to “MANUAL” position, and turn slice

thickness dial completely clockwise after each use.

• BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS,

always turn slicer off, turn slice thickness dial clockwise to closed position, remove chute

unplug slicer.

UNPACKING

INSTALLATION

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

PROPERLY INSTALL SLICER IN ADEQUATE WORK AREA.

NEVER USE SLICER WITHOUT

RUBBER FEET INSTALLED.

• ALWAYS install equipment in work area with adequate light and space.

• ONLY operate on a solid, level, non-skid surface.

• NEVER bypass, alter, or modify this equipment in any way from its original condition. Doing

so may create hazards and void warranty.

• NEVER operate slicer without knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed.

• NEVER operate without wall chart posted.

Unpacking the slicer immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged, save

the packaging material and contact the carrier within 24 hours of delivery. Immediately

contact the shipper. You have no recourse to damage after 24 hours.

You should receive with the slicer, rubber feet, mineral oil, owner & operator manual and wall

chart. Contact German Knife or your supplier if you did not receive all of these materials.

1. Read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation. DO NOT proceed with

installation and operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in this

manual. Contact your local representative or German Knife FIRST.

2. Remover the corrugated box from your skid by extracting fastener mails at the bottom of

the box.

3. Carefully unbolt slicer from bottom of skid using a socket wrench.

4. Attach rubber feet to slicer base and firmly tighten.

INSTALLATION

USE AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE TO LIFT SLICER UP TO OPERATING

LOCATION. NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT SLICER ALONE.

5. Select location for slicer that has a level, solid, non-skid surface and a well-lighted work

area away from children and visitors.

6. Post German Knife safety tips and wall chart close by in a location within easy view of

operator.

7. Inspect slicer to ensure all parts have been provided.

8. Make sure knife cover, knife ring guard and knife sharpener cover are in place.

9. Make sure warning labels are properly positioned and legible and Owner & Operator

Manual is available near slicer. Place the Spanish labels on the slicer if your work force

requires them.

10. Complete warranty card and mail to German Knife service center.

11. Clean the slicer using the procedures outlined in the Cleaning Section (page 13 through

16) prior to using the slicer.

12. Contact your local representative or German Knife directly if you have questions or

problems regarding the installation or operation of this slicer.

THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING

PLUG. THE OUTLET TO WHICH THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER

GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD OR USE ANY ADAPTER PLUG. (SEE FIG.

5-1, 5-2)

Figure 5-1 Correct Figure 5-2 Incorrect

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SHARP KNIFE

TO AVOID SERIOUS

PERSONAL INJURY

• NEVER touch this machine without training and authorization from your supervisor.

You must be at least 18 years old. Read owner and operator manual first.

• NEVER TOUCH KNIFE. Keep hands and arms away from all moving parts.

• NEVER OPERATE without knife cover and knife ring guard securely installed.

• BEFORE TURNING SLICER “ON”, place auto engage lever in “MANUAL” position.

(Automatic slicers only)

• ONLY USE FOOD CHUTE HANDLE to push food chute during manual slicing.

• ONLY USE THE END WEIGHT, NOT YOUR HAND, to hold food products when slicing.

Never put your hand on or around food chute when slicer is on.

• DO NOT CATCH SLICES WITH YOUR HAND. Let slices drop on paper-covered receiving

area.

• BE ALERT that food chute moves back and forth during automatic operation and can move

in either direction on start up.

• ALWAYS turn off slicer, return auto engage lever to “MANUAL” position, and turn slice

thickness dial completely clockwise after each use.

• BEFORE CLEANING, SHARPENING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS,

always turn slicer off, turn slice thickness dial clockwise to closed position, remove chute

unplug slicer.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL SLICER OPERATION :

MANUAL USE OF AUTOMATIC SLICER

DO NOT hold the food product with your hand. Never put your hand on

or around food chute when slicer is on. The food chute handle is the

only part of the slicer you should touch while slicing.

1. With slicer off, pull the food chute completely toward you and place the product on the food

chute. Slice only boneless unfrozen product with the slicer. Use the end weight to hold the

food product in place. If the end weight is not needed, it may be stored out of the way by

swing it forward behind the food chute and locking it on the retaining slot.

2. Make sure all knobs are tightened prior to using the slicer.

3. Make sure the Auto Engage Lever is in the “MANUAL” position. (Automatic units only)

4. Rotate the slice thickness dial counterclockwise to desired slice thickness. After slicing is

complete, always turn slice thickness dial completely clockwise to close slicer table.

5. Turn slicer on by pressing the on/off switch button. The power indicator light will illuminate.

6. Use the food chute handle to manually push the food chute back and forth. The food chute

handle is the only part of the slicer you should touch while slicing. Do not catch slices with

your hand. Let slices drop on paper covered receiving area.

7. After the last slice stroke, pull food chute all the way toward you and turn the slicer off by

pressing the on/off switch button. The power indicator light will go out. Always turn slice

thickness dial completely clockwise to close the slicer table.

8. Now you can remove the product from the food chute.

Automatic slicer can be used manually when desired.

When manually operating an automatic slicer, the auto

engage lever MUST be in the “MANUAL” position before

turning the slicer “ON” (Fig 7-1). The lever should not be

moved out of the “MANUAL” position at any time during

use. Turn the slicer on by pressing the start button.

If a product needs to be adjusted during slicing, turn off the slicer.

Pull the food chute all the way towards you and close slicer thickness

table prior to adjusting the product and the end weight.

ALWAYS make sure the auto engage

lever is in the “MANUAL” position

before turning slicer “ON”.

Fig 7-1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTOMATIC SLICER OPERATION :

1. Make sure the slicer is turned “OFF”. Make sure Auto Engage Lever is in “MANUAL” position, the

slicer thickness knob should be turned all the way clockwise and the food chute should move freely.

2. Pull the food chute completely toward you and load the food product. Swing end weight into position

to secure food product.

3. If food product is too long, place end weight on top of the food product and use the end weight prongs

to hold the food product in place.

Fig 8-1

Fig 8-2

BEFORE using the slicer in automatic, MAKE SURE that Auto Engage

Lever in the “MANUAL” position

BE ALERT. The next step will cause the

food chute to move automatically and it

can move either direction on start up.

Never attempt to adjust, load or unload

food chute when slicer is in the automatic

mode.

4. Auto Engage Lever must be in “MANUAL” position to start

the slicer.

5. Press start button, the power indicator light will illuminate.

The speed indicator light will flash “4” if the start button is

pressed when the Auto Engage Lever is in the automatic

position. Lower the Auto Engage Lever to the “MANUAL”

position and start the unit.

6. To make the food chute move automatically, move Auto

Engage Lever into “AUTOMATIC” position (Fig. 8-1).

- Model GS-12A - To adjust the chute speed press the slower

or faster buttons (Fig 8-2). The slicer defaults to speed 5 when

slicer is unplugged and plugged back in. If slicer is turned off

but not unplugged it will return to the most recent speed used.

NOTE : Chute speed can be adjusted prior to or after auto engagement.

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